The Nike Roshe was designed by Dylan Raasch in 2010 and took a total of two years to hit the shelves. Originally the idea was too out there and was rejected, but Raasch decided to work on the project in his spare time. This meant that he had no limitations and could do what he wanted.
Raasch is heavily into his meditation, and that influenced the shoe in almost all aspects. From the name of the shoe, which is derived from “Roshi” (Zen master), to the original green colour, which symbolises the green moss of a Zen garden, the Nike Roshe is all about meditation. One of the quirkier hidden facts about the Nike Roshe is that the sole is meant to mimic a freshly raked stone garden.
The Nike Roshe is one of the most diverse trainers ever to be created, and it was designed to be worn in any way – socks, no socks, jeans, shorts, whatever. The key behind this versatility is the simplicity of the design, and that’s what makes it so perfect.
